Risen 2: Dark Waters / Characters
Risen 2: Dark Waters Characters: cast and story roles
Identify the principal Risen 2: Dark Waters characters and their connections.
Edition covered
Risen 2: Dark Waters base campaign and PC publisher imagery. Treasure Isle and Air Temple are additional DLC adventures; their islands and rewards are not assumed in this guide. Updated PC combat and original console controls can differ.
7 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
Characters
Returning protagonist
Nameless Hero
The hero of Risen enters a pirate-centered struggle against the Titans.
Pirate captain
Captain Steelbeard
Patty’s father and a key figure in the search for Titan weapons.
Quick notes
- This is the first Risen’s returning hero. The eyepatched protagonist continues from the events on Faranga.
- Patty and Steelbeard connect the pirate story. Patty’s search for her father brings the hero into a wider pirate struggle.
- Alliance changes affect available assistance. Chani and Venturo represent different sides of the Sword Coast conflict.
- Jaffar has a personal reason to travel. The gnome’s search for his Auri Culci explains his interest in possessions and exploration.
Patty and Steelbeard connect the pirate story
| Connection | Context | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Hero and Patty | Returning allies from Faranga | Patty restarts the hero’s pirate adventure |
| Patty and Steelbeard | Daughter and father | Their relationship drives the early search |
| Chani and Venturo | Different alliance routes | Training and assistance depend on the choice |
| Hero and Jaffar | Traveling companions | Jaffar’s personal quest motivates his journey |
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Risen 2: Dark Waters publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Publisher game manual | store.steampowered.com |